Yoga for Wellness & Recovery workshop at the 59th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies More information and registration here: http://www.addictionstudies.ca/

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures, mindfulness and music. Participants will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice. Classes are for all levels; offering options for beginners to regular practitioners.

Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

Yoga for Wellness & Recovery is for anyone dealing with their own mental health and/or addiction challenges, family or friends supporting others or individuals looking to learn more about yoga for healing.

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

David Emerson is the Founder and Director of Yoga Services for the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute in Brookline Massachusetts, where he coined the term “trauma-sensitive yoga”. He was responsible for curriculum development, supervision and oversight of the yoga intervention component of the first of its kind. Mr. Emerson has developed, conducted, and supervised TSY groups for rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, residential programs for youth, military bases, survivors of terrorism, and Veterans Administration centers and clinics. He leads trainings for yoga teachers and mental health clinicians in North America, Europe, and Asia.

These workshops will introduce attendees to the core concepts and applications of Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Intended to inspire yoga teachers to make their classes more trauma-informed and to support those working in the mental health field to bring the body into treatment when working with people affected by PTSD, developmental and/or complex trauma. Workshops are facilitated by Trauma Center faculty or a licensed TCTSY trainer.

Join myself and others on Valentine's Day! This heart-themed yoga, mindfulness & final meditation will be approximately 75 minutes. It will be followed by a post-yoga mingle. You may bring snacks...or just yourself. Treats will be there regardless. Feel free to also dress in red, white, pink, hearts, flowers etc. attire if you wish! All levels welcome.

Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures, mindfulness and music. Participants will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice. Classes are for all levels; ideal for beginners while offering more challenging options for regular practitioners.

Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

This Stratford workshop is now full. Please contact Evonne if you are interested in bringing a 'Yoga for Wellness & Recovery' workshop to your area! info@evonnesullivan.com

She will also be hosting workshops at the Toronto Yoga Show. Click here for more information.

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

This holiday-themed yoga, mindfulness & final meditation will be approximately 75 minutes. It will be followed by a Post-Yoga Mingle. You may bring snacks...or just yourself. Treats will be there regardless . Feel free to also dress in any holiday attire you wish - stars, holiday sweaters, lights, red and green...whatever you fancy. All levels welcome.

Experience presentations providing valuable, innovative workshops that will enhance, complement and expand the services and systems in place. All presentations will be focusing on our theme "Walking the Path: Finding the Way to Wellness". Our keynotes will be representing Individuals with Lived Experience, Forensic and Human Service in the Justice System.

HealthAchieve is more than an annual conference and trade show. It's an agent of change that drives the evolution of the health care system by focusing on the future. We are constantly evolving in order to provide value and bring the best possible experience to our delegates, exhibitors and sponsors.

Global health care and business leaders come to HealthAchieve to be empowered by the potential that change holds. They seek new ways to push boundaries that move the health care system forward, to learn from and collaborate with industry leaders and innovators, and, ultimately, to change lives by helping to create a high-performing health system that is truly focused on putting patients first.

The Canadian Youth and Justice Congress - Advancing Ideas, Evidence and Innovation - will highlight Canadian provincial, territorial and international practices, innovations, research and trends that are influencing positive outcomes for youth to support a national perspective. The conference will look at the evolving youth justice system within the context of an integrated and effective social justice network.

Congress 2017 will showcase preventative and innovative approaches, initiatives and research that address underlying factors that impact youth involvement in the criminal justice system.

Speakers and local service providers will be sharing information and helping to raise awareness that recovery from addiction is possible! Econoline Crush will perform a free concert. recoverydaycanada.com/toronto

Canadian Mental Health Association's Mental Health for All Conference 2017: Together by Design will promote a dialogue about mental health, mental illness and addiction; and bring together the most innovative and inspiring mental health and addictions thinkers and leaders in the country. Science and health care. Service providers and persons with lived experience. Leaders and people working on the front lines. All working toward the same goal: Mental Health For All.

The mission of SOAAR (Secular Ontario Alcoholics Anonymous Roundup) is to bring people together to share and celebrate sobriety with friends, family and other AA members. It’s a casual recovery-based event where we can all gather to share our experience, strength and hope in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.

The Addiction Recovery Breakfast Committee of Addiction Services Thames Valley is hosting a week of events from September 11-15, 2017 that celebrate recovery in London! During the month of September, Canadians in recovery from addiction join with friends and family to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of individuals, families, workplaces and communities.

Ride Don’t Hide is a community bike ride hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) with the goal to raise awareness and help break the stigma surrounding mental health while raising essential funds to support mental health programs. CMHA rides will be hosted in six provinces in 35 communities with the aim to engage over 8,000 participants and raise $1,500,000. Learn more about how you can make an impact by joining Ride Don’t Hide and how CMHA will support you before, during and after the ride.

Since this event began over ten years ago workplace mental health has moved to the top of the priority list for organizations across the country. During this time, Canadian organizations have been helping to raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide tools organizations can use to create mentally healthy workplaces. Many workplaces are now looking to take the next step along their mental health. The Conference Board has continued to elevate the conversation through our research and this conference.

She Recovers in NYC is an innovative three-day event taking place in New York City. She Recovers will gather and engage over 400 women of all ages interested in exploring a diverse range of recovery approaches that focus on mind, body and spirit. Notable and celebrated women in recovery as well as prominent leaders in inspired wellness fields will speak to and about modern recovery, sharing their unique experiences, wisdom and passion with attendees. She Recovers NYC will explore and showcase a wide array of innovative recovery strategies, resources, products and services.

Mindful Psychiatry with Dr. Jose Calderon: Whole Body Mental Health Radio is a show that thinks broadly about mental health and addictions, from the mind-body connection and the gut, to the environment and the world. It seeks to broaden the discussion about mental health and addictions. WHIV FM is dedicated to Human Rights, Social Justice, and Public Health.

Yoga and Spirituality for Recovery: A Symposium on Moving Beyond Addiction. Explore cutting-edge teachings on and approaches to addiction and recovery. Pioneers in the field of spirituality, yoga, and recovery will address the issue of addiction from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Together, we will investigate the root causes for our addictive imbalances from medical, yogic, and Ayurvedic perspectives and draw practical advice from each for holistic solutions on the path of recovery.

Combine Ayurveda and yoga with traditional recovery tools for a more holistic approach to addiction and self-destructive behaviours. The course offers tools and a comprehensive approach to wellness, emotional sobriety, and sustained spiritual development using Ayurveda and yoga as extension therapies to any 12-step work. Designed for yoga teachers and health professionals who work with people recovering from addiction and for people with personal histories or family members with histories of addiction. Upon completion of the course you will have the skills to introduce the healing potential of the holistic sciences of Ayurveda and yoga into your own life and those around you.

The health benefits of yoga: mental, physical and recovery! Listen Live Here.

Health4U with hosted by Marcus Wong - guests Evonne Sullivan and Marketing Director, Jennie Malone. The University of Western Ontario radio station featuring online broadcasting, local news, sports play-by-play and a weblog. CHRW 94.9 FM Radio Western.